My Wife is a Hacker by Summer

Nicole, with a knowing smile, remarked, "In business, there are always winners and losers." Lawrence, with a casual shrug, responded, "If that's the case, then yes, I've lost this round." "But you didn't have me brought here just to say you're giving up, right?" Nicole questioned, noticing Lawrence's tendency to beat around the bush.

"Absolutely not," he replied, shaking his head.

"Since I've lost, I need to make some moves to even things out." Nicole nodded, understanding.

"Alright, then.

What is it you're after?" It was clear Lawrence had a specific reason for bringing her here.

"You know what I want," he said, looking directly at Nicole.

"If it's the Fire Crest and Water Crest you're after, that’s going to be tough.

I'm not exactly planning on dying anytime soon." Nicole knew that without her death, the Crests wouldn't transfer ownership.

Lawrence simply looked at her, his silence making his intentions unclear.

Nicole maintained her composure, facing Lawrence with a calm anticipation, ready for whatever he might propose next.

a silent storm, both maintaining a facade of tranquility while assessing each other's

breaking the silence with a smile, offered, "Don't rush; you can have time

failed to return, Jared would

about whether he felt confident in his security here or

into her

"Mr.

whispered, subtly

information, Nicole's thoughts

were planning to leave San Joto, possibly taking her with

the stakes; being taken away could mean Lawrence intended to use her as

attempting an escape crossed her mind, yet the complexities and

glancing outside instinctively, she knew her

to have you brought here, I wouldn't give you a chance to leave," Lawrence said with

away from San Joto

find a way to bring Nolan and Lana

to our previous lives, as if we had never come to San Joto." 1

was beyond her imagination that Lawrence would resort to such a